There are only a few days left for the beginning of Sharadiya Navratri in the year 2025. The Sharadiya Navratri fasts will begin on Monday, September 22nd. It is said that whenever sins increase, Goddess Durga appears on earth and destroys them. Navratri holds special significance in Hinduism. When the Navratri fasts begin, devotees wonder what vehicle the Goddess will ride from heaven. Knowing the vehicle of Adishakti Goddess Durga is an example of the devotees' curiosity. Let us explore in detail what vehicle the Goddess will ride from heaven to the mortal world during the Sharadiya Navratri, which begins on Monday, September 22nd, 2025…

The worship of the nine forms of Goddess Durga begins after Ghatasthapana.
Providing more information, Pandit Shridhar Shastri, an expert in scriptures, explains that Sharadiya Navratri begins after the completion of Pitru Paksha. After performing Ghatasthapana, the nine forms of Goddess Durga are worshipped, prayed to, fasted, etc. to appease them, which eliminates all ongoing problems in life and provides health benefits.
The choice of what Goddess Durga will ride during Navratri is not a mere tradition, but also depends on the benefits Goddess Durga will bestow during Navratri. Devotees are eager to know what Goddess Durga will ride.
The Goddess will arrive riding an elephant.
In 2025, Sharadiya Navratri will begin on Monday, September 22nd. After Ghatasthapana, worship, prayers, and fasting are performed for Goddess Durga and her nine forms. During Sharadiya Navratri, the Goddess will arrive from heaven to earth riding an elephant.

The Goddess will depart for heaven riding a palanquin.
In Hinduism, the elephant is considered a symbol of happiness, prosperity, health, and wealth. Haridwar's learned religious leader, Pandit Shridhar Shastri explains that upon the completion of Navratri, the Goddess will depart for heaven in a palanquin, which is extremely auspicious. Both the Goddess's arrival on an elephant and her departure in a palanquin symbolize happiness, prosperity, and health.
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